Compact and Affordable Apartment in Shimane Prefecture
This rental apartment, located in Tsunozu-cho, Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture, offers a simple and economical living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a 6-tatami mat Western-style room, providing a total private floor area of 15 square meters (approximately 4.53 tsubo). The building is a two-story steel structure, and this unit is situated on the second floor. It was built in March 1970.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 25,000 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 1,500 yen. The initial costs consist of a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to two months' rent (50,000 yen), which is subject to a final settlement for actual expenses, and a key money (礼金) payment of one month's rent (25,000 yen). Parking is available at no extra charge. The lease contract period is two years, and tenant insurance is required, costing approximately 18,000 yen for two years for comprehensive housing insurance (contents may vary based on the occupant and conditions). The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
According to the agent's notes, the equipment includes an air conditioner. Special notes indicate that the floor plan diagram prioritizes the actual condition of the property. The transaction is handled as a general intermediary.
The area of Gotsu City in Shimane Prefecture is known for its scenic coastline along the Sea of Japan and its relaxed pace of life. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Hamada City is home to the Iwami Kagura, a dynamic and colorful form of traditional theatrical dance dedicated to Shinto gods, which is an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Izumo Taisha (Izumo Grand Shrine), one of Japan's most ancient and important Shinto shrines, located approximately an hour's drive north in Izumo City.
